Paul Schimpf for State Senate
Recent News About Paul Schimpf for State Senate
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Poll: Trump leads by wide margin in most Metro East legislative districts
The Republican presidential candidate is picking up votes in hotly contested Metro East legislative districts.
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Schimpf says Assembly needs his 'new perspectives,' 'military discipline'
Paul Schimpf, a retired Marine Corps officer and the Republican candidate for the 58th District state Senate seat, said Springfield needs a lieutenant colonel instead of a former lieutenant governor -- referring to his opponent, Democrat Sheila Simon -- and that he is the one who can lead with confidence and independence.
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Schimpf holds event at closed IYC; facility's former workers slam Simon
Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for the District 58 state Senate seat, held his first “Six Reasons to Pick Paul in 2016" interview in front of the now-closed Illinois Youth Center (IYC) recently in Murphysboro.
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Schimpf says his military skills would be asset as state senator
Selecting “Reason No. 2” from his list of half a dozen strong suits, Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for the District 58 state Senate seat, recently emphasized how his military background informs his qualifications to serve his constituents.
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Schimpf 's 2nd Amendment support earns NRA endorsement
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul Schimpf, the Republican candidate for state Senate in District 58, has received the National Rifle Association’s endorsement in his race against former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D-Carbondale) to fill the seat of retiring state Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).
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Schimpf 's 2nd Amendment support earns NRA endorsement
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. and District 58 state Senate candidate Paul Schimpf has received the National Rifle Association’s endorsement in his race against former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to fill the seat of retiring state Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).
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Schimpf approves of 'No Budget, No Pay' proposal
Agrees with Munger's refusal to issue lawmakers' paychecks until they pass a balanced budget.
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Schimpf supports blue lives matter legislation
Marine Corps veteran Paul Schimpf, running for State Senate in the 58th District, is pushing for a Blue Lives Matter initiative introduced by state Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Illinois) in the wake of police enforcement attacks in Texas and Louisiana.
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State Senate hopeful disappointed by ruling against map committee
Following the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent pivotal decision hindering the efforts of a grassroots redistricting campaign, Republican state Senate candidate Paul Schimpf expressed discouragement but not despair, urging constituents to look ahead and try again.
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Schimpf supports multiple reforms to improve Illinois
58th State Senate Candidate Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) recently explained how and why he supports the reforms necessary to move Illinois forward toward a revitalized economy with a responsive government, and away from the failed policies of current politicians and their predecessors.
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State Senate hopeful Schimpf says he's been trusted for 24 years
Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for state Senate in the 58th district, recently stressed that he is running for office because Springfield needs common sense leadership that can be trusted.
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Schimpf stands behind Illinois coal industry
Republican candidate for Senate District 58 Paul Schimpf recently expressed his support for the Illinois coal industry, after the American Coal Co.'s Galatia mine laid off 101 employees in February
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Schimpf blasts Simon for opposing term limits
Republican 58th District State Senate candidate and retired Marine Lt. Col. Paul Schimpf recently offered the following comments on political term limits for the General Assembly after Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed his support.
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Schimpf angry at tossed Independent Maps initiative
Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and 58th State Senate candidate Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) expressed his disappointment after a Cook CountyCircuit Court issued a ruling on July 20th to remove the Independent Maps referendum from the November ballot.
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Schimpf brings military leadership to the political table in Senate bid
The Illinois political system is broken, says Paul Schimpf, the Republican candidate for the state Senate District 58 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. David Luechtefeld.
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Schimpf censures Simon’s support of Clinton’s anti-Southern Illinois stance
Paul Schimpf, retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Republican candidate for Senate District 58 – Waterloo, recently commented on presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s visit to Illinois in Waterloo and its impact on his election opponent Sheila Simon.
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Schimpf says it's time for less talking, more listening
Paul Schimpf, who is running for the state Senate seat in District 58, finds the escalating tensions between political parties — both nationally and at the state level — counterproductive, but is hopeful compromises can be made with a little more listening and a lot less talking.
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Schimpf running to bring 'common sense' to Senate
Approaching the November elections, Republican Paul Schimpf aims to bring “common-sense” legislating, conservative values and integrity to the state Senate in District 58, which covers Monroe, St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Jackson, Union and Jefferson counties.
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Dynegy’s plan to shutter 3 southern Illinois plants irks Schimpf
Following Dynegy Inc.’s recent revelation that it will close three coal-powered plants in southern Illinois—eliminating almost 4,000 jobs and costing the state’s economy $1 billion—state Senate candidate Paul Schimpf had strong words regarding the decision.
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GOP state Senate candidate Schimpf gives thumbs down to higher taxes
Paul Schimpf, a Republican candidate for state Senate in District 58, is not happy about Illinois having the highest tax rates in the country.